Description Role Mission: IDEA Directors of College Counseling oversee the college admissions and financial aid application process for 12th grade students at an IDEA College Preparatory school (Grades 6-12) in order to ensure 100% of high school graduates enroll at and set foot on a four-year college or university. The DCC manages the Counseling team (often comprised of the College Counselor and Road-To-and-Through (RTTC) Teachers). They educate students and parents about the benefits of post-secondary education. They guide students in their college search and selection and ensure all students are on track for graduation. Directors of College Counseling may also teach college readiness lessons. What We Offer Compensation: Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $78,141 and $95,332, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment. Other Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include: * Flexible Credits Plan: IDEA provides full-time eligible employees $1,000-$2,000 per year (pro-rated for mid-year hires) to use towards a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or receive as a taxable cash benefit. * Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation. * Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to​ 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability. * Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost. * Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Professional Development: We offer staff opportunities to engage in identity-based affinity space and leadership training covering a variety of topics such as culturally competent leadership, models of equity, mitigating bias, and more. Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable. What You Bring -- Competencies Qualifications: * Education: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in counseling preferred * Experience: At least 3 years of experience in university/college readiness, pathway or success; High School counseling experience preferred; at least one year of experience managing others * Certificate: Valid Counseling certificate preferred Knowledge and Skills: * Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills * Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment * Experience in college admissions is preferable * Ability to build solid student and family relationships * Strong command of the English language both verbal and written * Ability to manage other adults to achieve ambitious outcomes * Proven track record of results with student academic progress What You'll Do -- Accountabilities Matriculation and College Acceptance * 100% of students accepted to a College/University * 50% of students accepted to Tier I/II College/University * 100% of graduates matriculate to a College/University * 25% of students matriculate to Tier I/Tier II College/University Student Achievement * 96% students passing all classes (On track to graduate) * 21 average ACT score * 3.0 average GPA for seniors * 100% of seniors on track to graduate Student Engagement * 95% of students attend field lessons * 75% of high school juniors attend Summer Away Experience * 100% students complete community service hours * 90% student persistence * 93% high school persistence Staff Retention * 85% college counseling team retention Responsibilities: * Manage and lead the college counseling team to meet student achievement and department goals * Ensure all students are on-track to graduate from high school * Guide students and parents through the college search, admissions, and financial aid processes * Support teachers in planning college field lessons and scheduling college visits to IDEA * Teach Road To and Through College (RTTC) classes to 9-12th graders * Create the school's master class schedule and schedule all students * Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they identify. * Participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, parent meetings,